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Construct vertical-style blinds

Construct vertical-style blinds

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFBA2005
State Code
WI256
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
56
Description
This unit of competency covers constructing vertical-style blinds. It applies to a workplace environment and may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish work requirements and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices are observed throughout the work
  • 1.2 Personal protective equipment is selected and used correctly
  • 1.3 Work orders are checked and confirmed
  • 1.4 Material is selected from stock and checked against work order
  • 1.5 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for safe operation
  • 1.6 Hardware is selected and checked against work order
2 Lay out, mark and cut materials
  • 2.1 Correct side of materials and pattern direction are identified
  • 2.2 Allowances for hardware, joins and hems are calculated and recorded
  • 2.3 Material is laid out flat and square on a cutting table large enough to take full width of material and marked using chalk, markers or pencil
  • 2.4 Cutting equipment is checked for safe operation
  • 2.5 Material is cut following workplace practices
3 Construct blind
  • 3.1 Headline and spline shaft is identified, selected and cut to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.2 Hardware is selected for headrail and assembled to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Slats are finished according to workplace practices
  • 3.4 Finishing hardware is attached according to work instructions
  • 3.5 Child safety mechanisms required by legislation or code of practice are selected and attached
4 Apply quality checks
  • 4.1 Finished blinds are checked ensuring finish and final length of blinds match work order
  • 4.2 Finished blind is tested within limits of normal operation for correct operation
  • 4.3 Parts of the work that do not comply with work order are repaired or re-worked
5 Complete work
  • 5.1 Completed work is cleaned, protected and stored
  • 5.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored
  • 5.3 Faulty tools and equipment are reported to appropriate personnel
  • 5.4 Work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace practices and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste
  • 5.5 Workplace documentation is completed
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